Current Students

Students may enroll for classes Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m.
Saturday until 8:00 p.m. Sunday (subject to availability). You must have
MSU NetID and password or your PID and PAN to enroll. Students cannot access
the enrollment system until their assigned appointment time. All
holds must be cleared before enrolling.
For more information, read about
Enrollment Information.

Freshmen and sophomores with 55 or fewer credits must initiate the change of
major preference either in the office of the associate dean of the new
college major or in the appropriate Undergraduate University Division
Student Affairs Office. Juniors and seniors wishing to change their major must initiate the change
in the office of the associate dean of the college to which the student
wishes to transfer. Go to the MSU Academics web page
for a list of college web sites.

Grade Reports are mailed only to students affected by the Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students (ASUS) early-warning system.

All grades are available in
STUINFO. You can print your
up-to-date Grade Report from
STUINFO 24 hours a day. Choose Grades under the Academic category on the STUINFO menu, select a completed term, then use your browser's print feature to produce a copy of your grade report.

An NGR (No Grade Reported) marker has been inserted in your records because
your instructor failed to submit grades by the standard deadline. As soon as
these grades are submitted your real grade will replace the NGR.

A withdrawal from the university occurs when students drop all of their courses within a semester. Students may drop all of their courses through the middle of the term of instruction using the online enrollment system
or in person at the Office of the Registrar, 150 Administration Building. For withdrawals that occur before the middle of the term of instruction, courses in which the student is enrolled will be deleted from the
official record.

Undergraduate students are strongly advised to seek guidance regarding the impact of withdrawal from the university by contacting either the associate dean of their major college or academic advisor.
For most students who have fewer than 56 credit hours, the Associate Dean's function is served by the Undergraduate University Division (UUD). Exceptions are James Madison College, Lyman Briggs College,
the Residential College in Arts and Humanities, and students in Engineering who have been admitted earlier than 56 credits.

Graduate students should consult with their advisor, major professor, or graduate program director; this is especially important if appointed as a graduate assistant.

How do I change my legal name on my records?
You should bring a driver's license, official state ID card, Social Security card,
court order of legal name change, current passport, or official proof of identity
certified by U.S. embassy abroad or by the appropriate foreign embassy in the United States
to the Office of the Registrar, 150 Administration Building.
You may also submit your request by mail or fax, (517) 353-1935, including legible copies of your
documentation.

What is a preferred name?
You may prefer to be addressed by a name that is different from your legal name. The university recognizes
that many of its students use names other than their legal names to identify themselves and allows you to
do this by establishing a preferred name.

How will the preferred name display in university systems?
The preferred name will be displayed in parenthesis behind the legal first name across university systems,
where possible. The preferred name will be displayed in systems such as Desire2Learn, STUINFO, Office of
the Registrar Instructor systems, and MSU People Search.

Michigan State reports semester enrollment status and completed degree
information to the National Student Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse provides
data on a regular basis to governmental and private lenders. Prospective
employers may call the Clearinghouse at (703) 742-4200 or visit their web site
at www.studentclearinghouse.org
to confirm degree information.

In-State Tuition Status

No. A person must be domiciled in the state of Michigan to be eligible to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes. For University purposes, "domicile" is defined as the individual's true, fixed and permanent home.

No. To qualify for in-state status, students must prove that they are living in the state of Michigan for non-educational purposes. If an individual's activities or circumstances are considered unknown or temporary, such as (but not limited to) educational pursuit, that individual is not considered domiciled in the state of Michigan and thus, will be classified as out-of-state for tuition purposes.

No. In order to qualify for in-state status, an individual needs to physically reside in Michigan for 12 consecutive months without enrolling in any academic courses at any two-year or four-year degree granting institutions.

A student needs to physically reside in Michigan for 12 consecutive months without enrolling in any academic courses at any two-year or four-year degree granting institutions to become eligible for in-state status. During the same period of time, the student cannot be claimed as a dependent for federal tax purposes.

Yes. The state of Michigan determines the requirements for becoming a legal resident of the state. However, Michigan State University determines when a person becomes eligible for the in-state classification at the University.

In the case of a dependent student, if one parent is domiciled in Michigan, as demonstrated by the parent's permanent employment, establishment of a household, and severance of out-of-state ties, the student will be classified as in-state.

The domicile of a dependent student is presumed to be the same as his/her parent. If one parent is domiciled in Michigan, as demonstrated by the parent’s permanent employment and establishment of a household, the student will be classified as in-state.

In the case of a dependent student, if one parent is domiciled in Michigan, as demonstrated by the parent's permanent employment, establishment of a household, and severance of out-of-state ties, the student will be classified as in-state.

No. If a parent of a dependent student moves out of Michigan during the time the student is enrolled at the University, the student's in-state classification will be maintained as long as the student remains continuously enrolled (Fall and Spring semesters) in the University.

Yes. The in-state status of a prospective student domiciled in Michigan will not be affected by the student's full-time attendance, at a non-Michigan college or university, prior to enrolling at Michigan State University.

If the parent of a dependent student moves out of Michigan, and the student has completed at least their junior year in a Michigan high school, the student's in-state classification will be maintained as long as the student continues to be enrolled on a regular school year basis in a Michigan high school, college, or university.

If a student is claimed as a dependent for federal tax purposes, the student's parents have moved out of Michigan after the student completes their sophomore year in a Michigan high school, the student and his/her parents resided in Michigan for a minimum of 10 years prior to their departure, and the student attends Michigan State University the fall semester following high school graduation, the student shall be classified as in-state.

Non-U.S. citizens who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States are eligible for in-state status. The individual must prove they have established Michigan domicile as defined in the Regulations.

Following graduation, if a student accepts a bona fide offer of permanent, full-time employment in the state of Michigan, the student may seek a refund of the out-of-state tuition differential paid in any semester falling completely within the 12 months preceding the date of the student's acceptance of the offer of employment.

A student who believes he/she should be classified as in-state under the regulations, is required to complete an Application for Classification to In-State Fee Status. Applications and additional documents should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824, at least one month in advance of the semester in which reclassification is sought.

Yes. In situations where a student provides evidence that he/she was eligible for in-state status in a prior semester, the student may seek retroactive reclassification and a refund of the out-of-state tuition differential.

Yes. Any student desiring to challenge the decision of the Office of the Registrar's Review Committee has the right to appeal the decision. The appeal will be reviewed by the Out-of-State Fees Committee. Appeals should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824.

The Registrar's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and can be reached at (517) 355-3300. Information is also available on the
Office of the Registrar site. You may also make after hours and weekend inquiries
with the university operators at (517) 355-1855.

For general technology questions, contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or (844) 678-6200, or visit tech.msu.edu/support.

Graduation/Honors

Consult with your academic advisor regarding requirements for your degree and
use Degree Navigator.
Guests can also use Degree Navigator to search for degree requirements and navigate
through "What if..." scenarios.

Students expecting to graduate must fill out a
graduation application
before the start of their final semester.

Commencement information will be sent to each degree candidate midway through their final semester.
Commencements are held Fall and Spring semesters. Summer degree candidates may participate during
the Fall or Spring ceremonies.

The Dean's Honors List honors all full-time undergraduates in the University
who earn a 3.50 or better grade-point average for the courses totaling 12 or
more numerically graded credits for a given semester.

Your diploma will be sent to the mailing address you provided on your Application
for Graduation, and will be mailed to you approximately four to six weeks after the end of
the semester that you graduate.

If your name has changed, you may have your diploma and records
adjusted. Visit the Registrar's Office with documentation or mail your request.
The replacement diploma fee is $50.00 and can be paid for by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
To order a duplicate or replacement diploma, print and complete a Duplicate/Replacement Diploma Order Form and mail with payment
to Michigan State University, Office of the Registrar, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603, or Fax to (517) 353-1935.

Students taking MSU courses under the Lifelong Education status will receive college credit. Students taking
courses for non-credit will receive high school credit or documentation that they have
completed a particular course.

Print and complete a Duplicate/Replacement Diploma Order Form and mail with payment to Michigan State University, Office of the Registrar,
Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Rd, Room 150, East Lansing, MI 48824-2603, or fax to (517) 353-1935. The fee is $50 and
can be paid for by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Please allow six to eight weeks for processing.

If you haven't been registered at the University for three
consecutive semesters (counting Summer), were recessed or dismissed
from the University, or have graduated but wish to pursue another degree
at the same level, you need to submit a
readmission application.
There is no charge. The application should be submitted to the Registrar's Office at least
one month prior to the beginning of the semester in which you expect to
resume studies.

You may request that your transcript be sent electronically. With Electronic Transcripts, an email with a secure access code will be sent to the email address you provide. The recipient, using the secure access code, will be able to view your transcript in a PDF format securely on the Registrar's Office website. In addition to the email address, you will still need to provide the name and address of the recipient. It is your responsibility to notify the recipient that you requested electronic delivery and he/she should expect an email from rotran@msu.edu. If you order the Electronic Transcript on the Registrar's Office web site, you will also receive an email notice when the transcript notice has been sent to the recipient and again when the transcript has been viewed.

Transcripts may be ordered in person in the Registrar's Office, 150 Administration Building, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Mail and fax orders must include your name, daytime telephone number, address, date of birth, signature, and either MSU student number or social security number.
Please also include a complete address to where the transcript is to be sent.